Music Reviews
Kanye West Album Graduation
The Kanye West graduation album is his third solo studio album. It also was the biggest album release of his career. Kanye West is a master producer and a great rapper. He has never put out any material that I have not liked. He has won many grammy’s in …
“Thoia Thoing” (2003): R. Kelly
R. Kelly
“Thoia Thoing”
Chocolate Factory
Jive Records
“Thoia Thoing” is the third single and music video from R. Kelly’s 2003 solo album “Chocolate Factory”, it follows “Ignition (Remix)” and “Snake”. In “Ignition (Remix)”, he gave us another one of those generic Hip Hop party settings; in “Snake”, it was all about Egypt …
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 8″ (2005): R. Kelly
R. Kelly
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 8″
TP-3 Reloaded
Jive Records
Part 8 of “Trapped In The Closet” picks up after the previous episode where James has left the madhouse and is now sitting in his car. He calls up his wife, a fat white woman named Bridget who can pass for …
Album : Iron Maiden - Somewhere In Time
I don’t think anybody could disagree with the fact that Iron maiden are one of the most important heavy metal bands in the history of music. If you aren’t sure why this album, Somewhere In Time is as good a place as any to start your listening journey.
Sure, …
The Rolling Stones - Moon Is Up (Song)
Moon Is Up is a song by The Rolling Stones which appears on their album Voodoo Lounge. This song starts off with a guitar and bass part which has an interesting rhythm but is somewhat difficult to describe without a person actually listening to this track. Jagger soon comes …
Cracker by Cracker, album
For some reason, I feel like I shouldn’t like the band Cracker—¦ but I do anyway. I suppose it’s what the band calls “Cracker Soul” that moves me. It’s that intangible there is in music that is added by pure feeling. Cracker songs are simple; easy chord progressions repeated …
The Flaming Lips - Pilot Can At The Queer Of God (Song)
Pilot Can At The Queer Of God is a song by The Flaming Lips which appears on their album Transmissions From The Satellite Heart. Although the opening riff of the track has a surprisingly heavy feel to it, Coyne surprisingly comes in with a vocal delivery which works with …
Sledding With Tigers - Going To Stockton (Song)
Going To Stockton is a song by Sledding With Tigers and the third track on their third release, The Arrested Cats. Opening up with a drawn out acoustic guitar chord, the vocals quickly come into the mix and return the sound to a slightly more energetic feel in comparison …
First Release, Second Album by Thicke
First Release, Second Album by Thicke. There are two versions of the song and one is a remix version featuring artist Ludacris. Both the original and remix versions of the song are very nice. I always pegged Robin to be a one-hit-wonder, but I have to say that he is …
We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things - Jason Mraz
It is my dream to travel around the world and if someone asks me what CD I will bring when I travel, I will answer : Jason Mraz’s third album - We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things
Yup, in this new album, Jason Mraz really brings a travel spirit, …
Just Passing Through
Everyone goes through their phases where they are obsessed with that one song and are afraid that because they are listening to it so much, that they might end up just getting sick of the song. Well, I am currently obsessed with this song and have been for a …
Megadeth Rust In Peace
Rust In Peace is Megadeth’s fourth album released in 1990 on Capital Records. The album could be my favorite by the band, it is really complex in every way, still as fast and aggressive as the previous albums, only deeper in lyrical matter and style this time around. Hangar …
A Perfect Circle Mer De Noms
A Perfect Circle released their debut album,”Mer De Noms,” in 2000 on the Virgin Records Label.Maynard James Keenan took a break from his original band Tool to collaborate with fellow musicians and friends.The album generated critical acclaim and reached commercial success.The album relies on the concept of first names …
She’s Royal (song by, Tarrus Riley)
She’s Royal is the first hit release from Tarrus Riley, a new singer on the reggae scene. This song is such a beautiful and wonderful song. It basically praises the woman he is singing about. It would make any girl feel special.
I personally love this song because the lyrics …
Estranged Music Video by Guns N Roses
The song Estranged by Guns n Roses off Use Your illusion 2, is an epic song that features many instrumental parts and a few epic solos by slash which were all recorded with his les paul gold top on the treble pickup. Dizzy Reed also plays an essential role …
“Same Girl” (2007): R. Kelly ft. Usher
R. Kelly ft. Usher
“Same Girl”
Double Up
Jive Records
“Same Girl” is a rather refreshing breath of air in R. Kelly’s chronology of singles and music videos. Big time. This music video is of “Dow Low (Nobody Has to Know)” and “Trapped in the Closet” caliber. “Same Girl” is the second single …
Nine Inch Nails - Capital G (Song)
Capital G is a song by Nine Inch Nails which appears on their album Year Zero. The track opens up with a heavy drum and synthesizer rhythm before Reznor comes in with the vocals of the track which I’ve always liked. Sometime I’ve had a problem with Year Zero …
Pantera Far Beyond Driven
This album was released in 1994 on East west records and produced by Terry Date. The album features a controversial image of a man being drilled into his forehead, the album’s original artwork depicted a person being drilled in the anus and had to be changed to the drillbit …
Velvet Revolver-Contraband CD
I have to admit that I was skeptical when I heard that Scott Weiland, former lead singer of alternative/grunge rock band Stone Temple Pilots, was teaming up with the band members of Guns’n’Roses to form this supergroup. But this project brings out the best of both worlds. …
Pink Floyd - The Wall (Side IV)
Overview - Although Side IV of The Wall isn’t as good as side III, it still has some very good songs on it and wraps up the story behind this album very well in the end. In fact I’d have to say that this side has two of my …
Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited
Overview - Highway 61 Revisited, Dylan’s sixth effort and his first to feature a full backing band, is filled with brilliant songwriting and excellent lyrics, something I’ve always expected of Dylan after hearing a lot of his work. This album contains some of Dylan’s most well known songs of …
Yes, Please
Fourplay back to release the album with the title “Yes, Please”. This album, very energetic and sensual. The spirit of every personnel to always bring something new, might be the cause. So, eleven jazz composition, eventually became part of this album. This album has a different theme, blues, funk, …
Please Don’t Go- Mike Posner
This is such a cool, creative song! I love it, it’s been one of my daily songs… one of those that dont leave your head, kind of your theme song of the day perhaps you would say? Well Mike Posner- I got to hand it to him, his voice …
The White Stripes - Fell In Love With A Girl (Song)
Fell In Love With A Girl is a song by the White Stripes which appears on their album White Blood Cells. The track opens up with a fairly recognizable riff which is incredibly energetic before Jack’s vocals come in as well as Meg’s drumming. The vocal delivery is incredibly …
Viva Forever by Spice Girls
One of Spice Girls song that I love as well would be Viva Forever. It has a certain Italian and Spanish-like sounding quality and Viva Forever by Spice Girls will always be on my mind whenever I have memories of the Spice Girls’ brand of music and wanting to …
Oh Perilous World by Rasputina
After listening to and loving their earlier CDs, “Thanks for the Ether” and “How We Quit the Forest”, I was pleased and surprised to find a (relatively) new CD by Rasputina. I first listened through “Oh Perilous World” last September and quickly dismissed it as boring compared to the …
“She’s Got That Vibe” (1991): R. Kelly & Public Announcement
R. Kelly & Public Announcement
“She’s Got That Vibe”
Born Into The 90s
Jive/Zomba Recording
This is where it all started for R. Kelly, with a group called Public Announcement. This is their very first single and music video titled “She’s Got That Vibe” from the album, “Born Into The 90s”. This was …
Music to Your Ears: A Collection of Holiday Music CD
Music to Your Ears: A Collection of Holiday Music is a CD from Sony Music. It is full of Christmas selections which are orchestral in nature. I do have moments when I love to listen to classical, but usually Christmas isn’t one of them. For the …
Album : Crowbar - Sever The Wicked Hand (2011)
So, the buzz about this new album is certainly flowing around the heavy metal landscape as anticipation rises to near manic status. I was blessed with an advance copy of this album to have a look at and i must say that i am pretty underwhelmed by the whole …
Animal Collective - In The Flowers (Song)
In The Flowers is a song by Animal Collective and is the opening track on their record Merriweather Post Pavilion. Opening up gradually, In The Flowers starts out with random noises here and there before a more definitive rhythm is established in the song for the vocals to come …
Tell me I was dreaming by Travis Trit
Tell me I was dreaming is a love ballad by Travis Tritt. It is the type of song that typically brings tears to most of us. The video is not what I expected the first time I heard the song and then watched the video. It was a unique …
Akai MPC 2000xl
The Akai MPC 2000xl sampler is one of the best pieces of equipment available on the music production scene. This piece of equipment is used by most of the top producers especially in the rap/hip-hop genre.
I have used this machine now for a couple of years and it has …
Bob Dylan And The Grateful Dead - Dylan And The Dead
Overview - Dylan And The Dead, a collaborative live album featuring the songs of Bob Dylan backed by The Grateful Dead, is an album whose concept or idea just sounds brilliant to me. Both Bob Dylan and The Grateful Dead are two of my favorite artists of all time …
Ibanez AEB10E Electric Acoustic Bass
I went to check out guitars since my friend suddenly has an interest in learning to play a musical instrument. Since my cousin brother is a guitar player, I asked for his advice on getting one. He recommended Ibanez AEB10E to me.
When I first …
CD Louis Armstrong 16 Most Requested Songs
16 Most Requested Songs is a jazz CD featuring Louis Armstrong on trumpet and vocals. The music is medium-tempo, fast enough to dance to but not overly exciting. Louis Armstrong has a somewhat rough voice for a singer but I enjoy listening to him sing- it sounds …
Girlfriend by Avril Lavinge
Girlfriend by avril lavinge is a song about a girl trying to get other girls guys to date her and make them break up over the matter. Why you wonder she would do that well it’s because that’s is how life goes and she is only doing it out …
Weird Al- Straight Outta Lynwood
Straight Outta Lynwood is Weird Al’s latest and greatest CD. It features “White and Nerdy,” “Pancreas,” “Canadian Idiot,” “I’ll Sue Ya,” “Polkarama,” “Virus Alert,” “Confessions Part III,” “Weasel Stomping Day,” “Close But No Cigar,” “Do I Creep You Out,” “Trapped in the Drive-Thru,” and “Don’t Download This Song.” My …
Cannibal Corpse The Bleeding
The Bleeding is Cannibal Corpse’s fourth album, and last to feature Chris Barnes on vocals, who is now the vocalist for Six Feet Under. The album was released in 1994 on Metal Blade Records, and produced by Scott Burns. The album is not as fast all the way through, …
T.I. feat. Keri Hilson - Got Your Back (Music)
This music features T.I. and the gorgeous and talented Keri Hilson singing Got Your Back. This music is really cute and it’s perfect for couples. The music is all about a guy and his girl staying together whether they’re rich or they’re poor and whether it’s up or downs …
Night by Noble Ocarina
The Night by Noble is a plastic Alto ocarina tuned to C Major. Its plastic body is durable enough to resist cracking if dropped, making it an excellent practice instrument for ocarina players. Hard plastic forms the body and a soft finish gives this ocarina a nice hand feel.
Some …
The Grateful Dead - Blues For Allah
Overview - Blues For Allah, The Grateful Dead’s eighth effort, is primarily a pretty melodic record for the most part and it’s also pretty strong for the most part. Garcia showcases a lot of range in his guitar playing, going from the more melodic soloing on the first two …
Green Day - ¿Viva La Gloria? Little Girl (Song)
¿Viva La Gloria? (Little Girl) is a song by Green Day which appears on their record 21st Century Breakdown. Just as a note, don’t confuse this track with the other Viva La Gloria which is the fourth track of the record and has more of a driving sound to …
Country Music Group Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts is one of the best country music groups that modern times have seen. They have a clear cut set of values when it comes to the music they record which gives them an awesome reputation along with the a very successful career. I love Rascal Flatts from …
The Strokes - Is This It?
Of all the bands to come out of the garage-rock revival of the early 2000s, The Strokes were probably the best — at least in their initial effort. Regarded as the then-newest saviors of rock and roll, The Strokes fashioned distinctly post-modern rock and roll. The dueling guitars, a …
Backspacer, 2009 Album by Pearl Jam
As far as Pearl Jam are concerned, I have never been their biggest fan. I always had a kind of appreciation for their music. But I never took that into my heart. I appreciated the fact that they are making serious rock music. But I simply did not think …
Guns N’ Roses: Chinese Democracy album
Guns N’ Roses has been one of the best hard rock bands of all time. They were a major hit since their first record and rule the whole world from 1987 to around 1994. On 1993 they recorded they best album ever, the duo “Use your Ilussion” I and …
Muse - Supermassive Black Hole (Song)
Supermassive Black Hole is a track by Muse which appears on their album Black Holes And Revelations. I’m sure that many more people know this song now than when it first came out due to how it’s now featured on the soundtrack for one of the Twilight films, but …
Toombul Music
Toombul music is a shop in Centro Toombul, Brisbane. They are a music and entertainment stores.
They sell stuff from C-d’s, DVD’s Music instruments, Television sets, surround sound systems,Toombul Music also sponsor music acts that comes to Brisbane and in the past they’ve had Guy Sebastian, The wiggles, Atomic Kitten, …
At Your Best (You Are Love) (1994) - Aaliyah ft. R. Kelly
Aaliyah ft. R. Kelly
“At Your Best (You Are Love)”
Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number
Blackground/Jive Records
Aaliyah’s follow up to “Back and Forth”, “At Your Best (You Are Love)”, takes a more laid back, and chilled-out yet funky and romantic approach in both the song and the video itself. She’s got …
Nine Inch Nails - Please (Song)
Please is a song by Nine Inch Nails which appears on their album The Fragile. The track starts off with a heavy industrial sound and the synthesizers actually have a pretty interesting sound throughout this section in my opinion. Reznor comes in with the first verse pretty quickly as …
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